I realize our updates are random, so I thought I'd give them all at once, get caught up, and then try to post more often! We're going to do this bullet style!
*Bill is working at the high school and the church. It's frustrating to be working 2 jobs, but he can do most of the church work from home, so he's home with us a lot. He's home by 3:30 every day but Wednesday and we have all day Saturday and Sunday afternoons together.
*I am on leadership for a mom's group at the church we got married at. Bill grew up there so I have some connections! I'm really enjoying getting to know the other moms and really look forward to taking a more active role in leadership next year. I'm in the process of planning our summer activities, so I'm learning more about where to take kids in Colorado!
*I'm getting back to the land of 'normalcy' (whatever and wherever that is!). Now that Liam is sleeping better, I've had the energy to get up earlier, shower and spend some time reading my Bible, praying, and reading a book called "Shepherding your Child's Heart". It's made my days much better! Next, I will add some exercise!
On to David...
*He makes us laugh everyday. Here are two examples:
This laundry basket now holds his 'big cars'.
Except for the times when he dumps them out and
plays with the basket instead of the cars!
Or like the time he wanted to play in Liam's cradle!
Bill helped him climb in and he sat there for awhile!
He had fun rocking it back and forth.
The kid has GREAT balance!
*He RUNS everywhere. We've been able to go on walks lately because the weather is warming up. Once we get to a quieter neighborhood, he gets out of the stroller and runs! He stops only to pick up sticks, rocks and leaves. They usually end up coming home with us... and I love it!
*We've stopped by the park on our way home from our walks. The last time we were there, David wasn't too sure on his feet, so he just walked around the playground. This time, however, he was all over it! He was up and down the stairs, sliding on his belly and bottom! It was so fun to see the difference 6 months made!
*He also loves his little brother. He often gives Liam kisses and likes to touch his nose and mouth. That may stop when Liam gets teeth!
He likes to make sure his brother is warm
by pouring water on him...or drinking it!
Liam's turn...
*He is growing like crazy! He's not yet 3 months old and is wearing 6-9, and some 12, month clothes! I have a feeling we will be starting solid foods earlier than 6 months! He rolls from his belly to his back , but often likes to stay on his belly and try to look around.
*He's got a smile that will melt your heart and big blue eyes!
*He's got a smile that will melt your heart and big blue eyes!
*Liam was sleeping through the night for about a week, but lately he's been getting up once (sometimes twice if he wakes up when we are going to bed), eats and goes back to sleep. One night, I tried to rock the cradle to get him back to sleep. That only made him more upset. When I checked on him, I found that he had squirmed his way to one side and had his face up against the slats! I'd be upset too if I couldn't get away from that. So for the rest of the night, he slept on the changing table! I didn't have anywhere else to put him! The next day we put the changing table pad in his cradle, so he's back in his 'bed'!
*He takes 3 1-hour naps a day and will probably be ready to transition to 2 naps in the next few weeks. He can't stay up more than 2 hours at a time now, but often isn't tired at 8:00 for bed time. So he's in that in between stage!
*He is LOVING his play mat with the light up sun! He kicks and giggles at it. It's so fun to watch him get excited and it's wonderful to be able to leave him to play on his own so I can get meals ready or clean up a bit!
That's our family! We are BLESSED beyond words and are THOROUGHLY enjoying this time!
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